Australian government pays $22M to Wreck Bay community due to PFAS contamination from defense sites.

In Wreck Bay, Australia, a community is battling a health crisis caused by PFAS contamination from nearby defense sites, leading to a high rate of cancer. The government agreed to pay $22 million in compensation after toxic firefighting foam leaked into waterways, affecting local health and cultural practices. The Senate is investigating the social, economic, and environmental impacts of PFAS, with the defense department treating 21 million liters of water to limit further contamination.

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